# Split Screen vs EXTENSION.app

The clearest difference is ads: EXTENSION.app at none against Split Screen's shown. EXTENSION.app also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 43%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months). Split Screen's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Split Screen sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and EXTENSION.app sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EXTENSION.app holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EXTENSION.app has 4.9K ratings behind it against 482, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Split Screen's written reviews are positive against 78% of EXTENSION.app's.

Split Screen ships an update every 6 months, EXTENSION.app every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Split Screen | EXTENSION.app |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (482 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-screen-split-view/id1528875035/reviews) | **[4.6 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/extensionapp/id1533525753/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 482 | **4.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 43.2% of reviews | **77.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nilu Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488900260) | [X.app](https://appshunter.io/developer/1397532342) |

## What reviewers say

### Split Screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-screen-split-view/id1528875035)

Browse two websites side-by-side on your iOS device, eliminating the need to constantly switch between apps or tabs. View and perform two online tasks simultaneously for enhanced productivity and comparison.

**Highlights:** Browse two websites simultaneously, Quick access to favorite websites, Compare products side-by-side, Switch between full and dual screen, Search with multiple search engines, Private safe search

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Smooth and responsive interface
- 🆓 Free version available without paywall
- 👍 Best split-screen option compared to competitors
- 🌐 Works well for web browsing and searching
- 📱 Useful for multitasking between websites

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Limited to web browsers only, not native apps
- 📢 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🚫 Cannot access photo library or device apps
- 🎮 No support for gaming or multimedia apps
- ⚙️ Hidden access to daily-used apps

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after 10 seconds post-update
- Videos force fullscreen, breaking split-screen functionality
- Glitchy and unstable performance
- App closes unexpectedly
- Google page crashes the app

**Requested features**

- Support for native iOS apps (Camera, Maps, Messages, Calculator)
- Adjustable screen size ratios between split panes
- Photo library access while using split screen
- YouTube and music playback support
- Default quick-access keys for common apps


### EXTENSION.app

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/extensionapp/id1533525753)

This app enhances video playback on iOS devices, enabling Picture-in-Picture mode for supported websites and apps. It allows for simultaneous playback of multiple videos, background audio, and provides extensive sharing and browser extension capabilities.

**Highlights:** Picture-in-Picture video mode, Simultaneous video playback, Background audio playback, Share extensions for videos, Safari browser extensions, iMessage extension for videos, Customizable shortcuts

**Features:** Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EXTENSION+ Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| EXTENSION+ Monthly for Family | $1.99 | per month |
| EXTENSION+ Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| EXTENSION+ Yearly for Family | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Works as described
- 💡 Useful for multitasking
- 🔒 No data collection
- 👍 Simple and straightforward

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🚫 Compatibility problems with some apps
- 💤 Automatic closing of the window after video ends

**Reported bugs**

- Picture-in-picture mode not working consistently
- Age-restricted videos unable to be viewed
- Playlist shuffling not working on iPad
- Freezing or crashing on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add playback speed adjustment in PIP mode
- Implement a history or bookmarking feature
- Improve seamless transition to PIP mode
- Add support for more apps beyond just web-based ones
- Integrate with system-level PIP for better integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Split Screen free?

Split Screen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is EXTENSION.app free?

EXTENSION.app is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Split Screen or EXTENSION.app?

EXTENSION.app is rated higher. Split Screen averages 4.4 out of 5 from 482 ratings, while EXTENSION.app averages 4.6 from 4.9K ratings.

### Do Split Screen or EXTENSION.app have ads?

Split Screen shows ads; EXTENSION.app does not.

### Which is updated more often, Split Screen or EXTENSION.app?

Split Screen ships an update every 6 months, and EXTENSION.app every 5 weeks. Most recently, Split Screen was updated on October 7, 2026 and EXTENSION.app on October 7, 2026.

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